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Might I suggest that the white shapes on the roof are an optical illusion known as the 'Moiré affect'. These patterns occur when a regular shaped pattern is being photographed using equipment set-up incorrectly. More info here...

Mamod no more. Shame. I hope someone buys the business.

I have a sales catalogue (hard backed book) from 1964 for Ponds Tools.

Could "Dog Lane" be a reference to the "Dog" pub which is or was close by?

Could it be Oldknow road?

They were.

This was copied from the BBC site. An electric vehicle charging site that can cater for 180 cars simultaneously opens on Thursday. The hub at the NEC, said to be the largest of its type in the UK, has been funded by private investment. Partners say it includes more than 30 DC charging points...

It will be for many years to come.

The knock-on effect must have snowballed through every department the (Birmingham) council managed. The decision would have had an impact on employees salaries, bonuses, overtime payments, pension contributions, severance payments. A nightmare scenario for the council.

I remember the equal pay claim from nearly twenty years ago. The council did oppose the claim. Many years later the European Court said Birmingham Council were in the wrong and should uphold the claim from the female members who put in the original claim. Good for women's rights but costly for...

Hi, did you email me the booklet? Bob

Yes please Mark. Would it be easier if you scanned and emailed it to me?

You could try: The Aston Manor Transport Museum- Aldridge, or The Crich Tramway Museum, Derbyshire.

Interesting, tell us more.

Try Googling - Emhart Tucker, they have spares and new TT500 riveters.